Citing public health, energy efficiency, and reduced fuel consumption, Miami Mayor Manny Diaz commits to adding 1,000 hybrid and alternative-fuel vehicles to fleet over the next six years.
This is an exciting time to be a part of the fleet industry. Hallmarks
of today’s vital fleet services arena include excellence and awareness
of the need to change “the way we’ve always done it.”
The majority of public sector fleets do not employ service level agreements between the fleet department and internal customer departments. Although these types of agreements are relatively commonplace between commercial fleets and fleet service providers, only in the past 10 years have they begun to emerge in the public sector.
Over the next four years, increasingly stringent diesel fuel regulations will fall into place. The government has targeted
December 2010 for 100-percent availability of 15-ppm ultra-low sulfur
diesel fuel.
There are several options to consider when choosing the right truck.
Eliminating unwanted costs, targeting specific needs, and calculating
mpg are all ways you can help determine the right truck for your fleet needs.
Do you know how to get relief from that mileage penalty, or how to get a bin package for next to nothing? We asked leasing companies and leasing-related service companies to give us some tips and strategies on how small fleets can save money and time when leasing their fleets.
Buying vehicles based on lowest initial cost alone can be a breach of public trust. Bid specifications and awards should be based on lifecycle cost to obtain the best deal.